Automotive Engine Torque Specs


Torque Specifications for
GM 4.6L-283ci-V8-SM-BLOCK

Bell Housing To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Bell Housing Cover To Bell Housing

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Carburetor To Intake Manifold

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Connecting Rod To Crankshaft

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 11/32in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Connecting Rod To Crankshaft

45 Ft-Lbs

540 In-Lbs
61.01 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3/8 in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Connecting Rod To Crankshaft

75 Ft-Lbs

900 In-Lbs
101.69 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 7/16 in. Bolt - Rod Cap
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Crankshaft To Engine Block

75 Ft-Lbs

900 In-Lbs
101.69 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 25-50-75 Step - Not Outer Bolts
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Crankshaft To Engine Block

65 Ft-Lbs

780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - Outer Bolts on 4 Bolt Cap
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Cylinder Head To Engine Block

65 Ft-Lbs

780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 25-45-65 Helical Sequence
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Distributor Clamp To Engine Block

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Drain Plug To Oil Pan

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Engine Mount To Engine Block

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Engine Temp Sensor To Intake Manifold

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 30 Ft-Lbs on 4 Inner Bolts
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Flywheel To Crankshaft

60 Ft-Lbs

720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - Blue Loctite
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Fuel Pump To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Fuel Pump Plate To Engine Block

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head

33 Ft-Lbs

396 In-Lbs
44.74 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 1/4in. Bolt
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Filter Adapter To Engine Block

13.5 Ft-Lbs

162 In-Lbs
18.3 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 5/16in. Bolt
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Gallery Plug To Engine Block

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - Oil Gallery Plugs - 1/4in.
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Pan To Engine Block

7.5 Ft-Lbs

90 In-Lbs
10.17 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 14 bolts - 1/4in.
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Pan To Engine Block

13.5 Ft-Lbs

162 In-Lbs
18.3 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 4 Bolts - 5/16in.
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Oil Pump To Engine Block

65 Ft-Lbs

780 In-Lbs
88.13 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Pressure Plate To Flywheel

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Pulley To Crankshaft

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3 Bolts
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Rocker Arm Stud To Cylinder Head

50 Ft-Lbs

600 In-Lbs
67.79 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Spark Plug To Cylinder Head

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs
29.83 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 13/16 Spark Plug
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Spark Plug To Cylinder Head

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs
20.34 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 5/8 Spark Plug
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Starter To Engine Block

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Thermostat Housing To Intake Manifold

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Timing Chain/Belt Cover To Engine Block

6.25 Ft-Lbs

75 In-Lbs
8.48 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Timing Chain/Belt Sprocket To Camshaft

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - 3 Bolts - Red Loctite
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Valve Cover To Cylinder Head

5 Ft-Lbs

60 In-Lbs
6.78 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft

60 Ft-Lbs

720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - Center Bolt
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Water Adapter/Connector To Engine Block

25 Ft-Lbs

300 In-Lbs
33.9 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Water Pump To Engine Block

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Windage Tray To Engine Block

40 Ft-Lbs

480 In-Lbs
54.23 N-m
Years: All
Note: Chevy Small Block - Red Loctite
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade: